52960 Obregon (Avenida)
DPR 523L (09/2013)
Identifier: CRM TECH 1885-81 Date Constructed: 1947
UTM Zone: 11S, 563766 mE / 3724904 mN
Neighborhood: The Cove
Tract: Santa Carmelita Unit No 17; Recorded March 31, 1937, MB 19/20
Owner and Address: Brandon Gerold; 33145 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa CA 92399
Updated Description: The 52960 Avenida Obregon property was constructed in 1956 in the La Quinta Cove neighborhood. CRM
Tech described the property as two Modern style single-family residences in 2006. Urbana staff conclude that the residences more
specifically displays the characteristics of Tract Ranch style residential properties. The residences have rectangular plans with flat
roofs with a wide overhang and boxed eaves. The exteriors are clad in stucco with the front doors centered on the front elevations.
Since the previous survey, the windows at the front elevation have been replaced. The two large multi-pane fixed windows have
been replaced with slightly smaller multi-pane sliding windows. The large multi-pane casement windows have been replaced with a
sliding vinyl windows. A wide trim has been added around the front door and the residence has been painted grey. The rear building
is not fully visible, but appears to have had similar alterations.
Updated Significance: A prior survey evaluated the property as status code 6Z - found ineligible for NRHP, CRHR, and Local
Register designation. The current survey found that the property is associated with the theme of Residential Development (1934-
1970s), but it does not possess individual documented significance in relation to this theme. While the property is located within the
proposed La Quinta Cove Historic District, it is a non-contributor due to its architectural style and date of construction.
The property has not been found individually eligible under NRHP/CRHR/Local Criterion A/1/B, as it has not been associated with
significant events or patterns of events in local, regional, state, or national history; not individually eligible Criterion B/2/B, as it has
not been identified as having an association with an important person; not individually eligible under Criterion C/3/C, as it does not
embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; and not individually eligible under Criterion
D/4/D, as further study of the dwelling would not appear to yield information which could be considered important in local, regional,
state, or national history. Additionally, the property was not found to be individually eligible under Local Register Criterion A, as it
was not found to exemplify a special element of the City of La Quinta. As the dwellings have not been substantially altered, this
property maintains integrity from the historic period.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015537
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 175
ý Update
Resource Name: 52960 Avenida Obregon
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DPR 523L (09/2013)
52960 Avenida Obregon_1: View facing southeast of the west (front) elevation.
52960 Avenida Obregon_2: View facing southeast of the west (front) elevation.
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
CONTINUATION SHEET
Primary#: P-33-015537
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Urbana Survey No: 175
Resource Name: 52960 Avenida Obregon
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DPR 523J (09/2013) *Required Information
*Map Name: La Quinta *Scale: 1:24,000 *Map Date: 2021
State of California — The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LOCATION MAP
Primary#: P-33-015537
HRI #: None
Trinomial: N/A
CRHR Status Code: 6Z
Other Listings: Urbana Survey No. 175
Resource Name: 52960 Avenida Obregon
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State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015537
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 6Z
Other Listings
Review Code Reviewer Date
Page 1 of 3 *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-81
P1. Other Identifier:
*P2. Location: Not for Publication • Unrestricted *a. County Riverside
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad La Quinta, Calif. Date 1980
T6S; R6E; SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec 12 ; S.B. B.M.
Elevation: Approximately 142 feet above mean sea level
c. Address 52960 Avenida Obregon City La Quinta Zip 92253
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear resources) Zone 11; 563766 mE/ 3724904 mN
UTM Derivation: • USGS Quad GPS
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, etc., as appropriate) APN 773-315-011
*P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size,
setting, and boundaries) Two nearly identical one-story, Modern-style single-family
residences face west from the front and rear of this multi-family property on
the east side of Avenida Obregon. Each rectangular building is topped with a
flat roof with widely overhanging, boxed eaves over walls sheathed in new
stucco, and fenestration consists of steel-framed, multi-paned, casement and
fixed windows, which are in a tripartite configuration on the asymmetrical
(Continued on p. 3)
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP3: Multiple-family property
*P4. Resources Present: • Building Structure Object Site District Element of District
Other (isolates, etc.)
P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures,
and objects.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (view, date,
accession #) Photo taken in
August 2006; view to the
northeast
*P6. Date Constructed/Age of
Sources:
• Historic Prehistoric Both
1956 (see Items B6 and B12
for details)
*P7. Owner and Address: Unknown
*P8. Recorded by (Name, affiliation, and
address): Bai "Tom" Tang,
Josh Smallwood, and Mariam
Dahdul, CRM TECH, 4472
Orange Street, Riverside,
CA 92501
*P9. Date Recorded: August 2006
*P10. Survey Type: Citywide
historic building survey
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") Bai "Tom" Tang (2006):
Summary of Findings: Citywide Historic Resources Survey Update, City of La
Quinta, Riverside County, California. On file, Eastern Information Center,
University of California, Riverside.
*Attachments: None Location Map Continuation Sheet • Building, Structure, and Object Record
Archaeological Record District Record Linear Resource Record Milling Station Record
Rock Art Record Artifact Record Photograph Record Other (List): Continuation Sheet
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015537
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 3 *NRHP Status Code 6Z
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-81
B1. Historic Name: B2. Common Name:
B3. Original Use: Residential B4. Present Use: Residential
*B5. Architectural Style: Modern
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Archival records
indicate this single-family dwelling was constructed around 1956. No city or
county permits were found on file. Owners within the historic period include
Gordon Dressen (1954-1957); Alice M. Christensen (1948-1963); and beginning in
1964, Gus Funtas.
*B7. Moved? • No Yes Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: See Item P3a.
B9a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Post-WWII residential development (Cove/Village)
Area La Quinta Period of Significance 1945-1961
Property Type multi-family residence Applicable Criteria N/A
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope.
Also address integrity.) These buildings do not appear to meet any of the criteria
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the California
Register of Historical Resources.
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References: Riverside County Assessor's real property tax assessment records;
County of Riverside and City of La Quinta building safety records
B13. Remarks:
*B14. Evaluator: Bai "Tom" Tang
*Date of Evaluation: September 2006
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
(This space reserved for official comments.)
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
State of California--The Resources Agency Primary # 33-015537
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
CONTINUATION SHEET Trinomial
Page 3 of 3 Resource name or # (Assigned by recorder) CRM TECH 1885-81
Recorded by: Bai "Tom" Tang, Josh Smallwood, and Mariam Dahdul
*Date: August 2006 • Continuation Update
*P3a. Description (continued): façade; one multi-paned casement sash has been replaced
with a single pane. Unsheltered, paneled wood doors access each dwelling from
facades.
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required information